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Find out what hibernation is, exactly, and how bears’ habits change with the seasons.
If asked to describe how bears sleep, most people would probably say something about how they hibernate all winter. That’s true…sort of. The deciding factors…

Learn how to use daytime sleep to boost both energy and productivity.
Think napping is only for the preschool and under set? Think again. Naps can be a boon for both your health and your productivity—a big reason some…

Waking up throughout the night does a lot more than make you exhausted.
There are lots of reasons why you might spend a restless night waking up every few hours, checking the clock, and feeling disappointed that it’s still nowhere…

How the medical field is changing the conversation around sleep in the community … and what you can do to help.
As we adjust to daylight savings time, many of us lament our inability to “get enough sleep.” With work,…

Four theories on why we dream
Even though you know plenty about how sleep works, what happens to your brain while you’re sleeping, and what exactly dreams are, it sure would be nice if scientists could also…

Five surprising reasons for your dark dreams
If you had hoped to grow out of your nightmare stage, but find that you suffer from them as an adult, too, you’re not alone. While nightmares are more common among kids, 50 percent of adults have nightmares. These frightening, too-realistic dreams…

How to tell if you’re dealing with insufficient sleep syndrome
Nearly 30 percent of adults get less than six hours of sleep per night, on average (when most should be getting more like seven to nine). Regularly failing to get enough sleep at night is known as insufficient sleep…

How shut-eye is essential for wellbeing
Humans spend a third of their lives asleep, so all that shut-eye must be doing something positive for the body and brain, right? Yes! It absolutely is. Find out, below, about all the various ways that your zzz’s are helping you stay healthy…

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